VSSLs (say "vessel") are cylinders stashed with smaller cylinders stashed with everything you might need to survive and present yourself as functional in the outdoors. The outer tubes are made of waterproof mil spec aluminum, which could obviously be invaluable in and of themselves for stashing weed and whacking a bear...or this guy...over the head in times of danger. From there, you can choose your own adventure from 4 different types of filled VSSLs: Supplies; First Aid; Shelter; and Zombie.

Examples of VSSL's multi-functional fillings are as follows:

SUPPLIES

Dual mode LED flashlight

Oil-filled compass

4-hour Canadian beeswax candle

Razor blade

6 x Aquatabs

Wire saw

Emergency whistle

Waterproof matches

Tinder Quik fire starter

Fishing gear

Signaling mirror

Kevlar rope

Reflective trail markers

Can opener

First aid supplies

SHELTER

Dual mode LED flashlight

Oil-filled compass

96" x 60" x 36" polyethylene tent; reflects up to 95% of radiated heat and can also be used as a first aid blanket

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